Journal of Acupuncture Research

Korean Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine Society (대한침구의학회)
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The Effects of Spiral Taping Theraphy-A Randomisation Controlled Trial

  • Choi, Sung-Hun (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daegu Haany University) ;
  • Ko, Kyoung-Mo (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daegu Haany University) ;
  • Kim, Kyung-Woon (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daegu Haany University) ;
  • Lee, Yoon-Kyung (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daegu Haany University) ;
  • Lim, Seong-Chul (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daegu Haany University) ;
  • Jung, Tae-Young (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daegu Haany University) ;
  • Lee, Kyung-Min (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daegu Haany University) ;
  • Hwang, Jae-Wok (Hwang's Oriental Medical Clinic) ;
  • Seo, Jung-Chul (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daegu Haany University)
  • Published : 2006.04.20
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Abstract

Objectives : This study was designed to estimate the effects of Spiral Taping theraphy on low back pain or neck pain patients by using pressure pain threshold, visual analogue scale(VAS), and range of motion(ROM). Methods : The patients were allocated into two groups by randomisation. Spiral Taping theraphy group consisted of 11 patients and acupuncture theraphy group consisted of 10 patients. The degree of improvement of neck pain was evaluated by pressure pain threshold, VAS, and ROM before treatment and after treatment. The patients were commonly treated with acupuncture theraphy. After acupuncture Spiral Taping theraphy was peformed in Spiral Taping theraphy group. Results : Pressure pain threshold and VAS were significantly different between two groups. In Spiral Taping theraphy group the pressure pain threshold of the all points was significantly increased and VAS was significantly decreased than control group. But there was no significant difference between the two groups in ROM. Conclusion : The effectiveness of Spiral Taping theraphy on low back pain and neck pain patients was shown through pressure algometer and VAS. These imply that Spiral Taping theraphy may be useful for on low back pain or neck pain. Further study is needed about Spiral Taping theraphy.

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